About Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church
Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church is a Orthodox church located at 440 WHITEHALL ROAD, Albany, NY, 12208. You can reach Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church at +15184894442.
HURCH WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday-Orthros 8:30 a.m. Div. Lit. 9:30 a.m. Weekdays-Div. Lit. 9:00 a.m. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Phone 518489-4442
Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church is one of 114 churches we list in Albany, among 12,739 across New York. It falls within Albany County and the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. It is counted among 136 in the Orthodox tradition across New York.
Patron saint of Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church
Where is Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church located?
Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church is located at 440 WHITEHALL ROAD, Albany, NY, 12208. The building sits at coordinates 42.65178, -73.81394, placing it in Albany, NY 12208.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY, 12208
- Coordinates
- 42.651781, -73.813936
- Latitude
- 42.651781
- Longitude
- -73.813936
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church
Orthodox Christians worship through the Divine Liturgy, which traces back to the 4th century and is still sung today.
- The Liturgy runs 1.5–2 hours. Much of it is sung by the choir; the congregation stands for much of the service.
- You may see incense, icons, and vestments in vivid colors changed for each liturgical season.
- Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared through confession and fasting.
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Questions and answers about Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church?
- This church is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church located?
- Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church is located at 440 WHITEHALL ROAD, Albany, NY, 12208.
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